Multiple choice

According to the Census 2001, which state has the highest population growth?

  1. Sikkim

  2. Arunachal Pradesh

  3. Nagaland

  4. Manipur
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Explanation

In the 2001 Census of India, Nagaland recorded the highest decadal population growth rate among all states at approximately 64.53 percent. This was a significant outlier compared to the national average and other states like Sikkim or Manipur. Interestingly, Nagaland later recorded negative growth in the 2011 census.

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